
Autobiography of a Seaman, Vol. 2
'Autobiography of a Seaman, Vol. 2' Summary
Lord Cochrane was one of the most brilliant naval commanders in British history. However, his career was cut short when he was falsely accused of fraud and imprisoned for debt. This book is the second volume of his autobiography, and it covers the period of his fall from grace. It is a story of injustice, dishonour, and redemption. Cochrane was a brilliant tactician and a fearless leader. He was also a controversial figure, and his enemies were determined to destroy him. They succeeded in having him imprisoned for debt, and he was stripped of his honours and dismissed from the Royal Navy. However, Cochrane was not a man to give up. He spent years fighting to clear his name, and he eventually succeeded. This book is a fascinating account of his struggle, and it is a testament to his courage and determination.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Oscar Wilde: Art and Morality by Stuart Mason
This book delves into the life and work of Oscar Wilde, specifically examining the clash between his artistic principles and the moral judgments of Vi...

Memoirs of a White Elephant by Judith Gautier
Memoirs of a White Elephant is a unique and captivating tale told from the perspective of Iravata, a revered White Elephant in the kingdom of Siam. Th...

Ghosts of Piccadilly by G. S. Street
This book is a collection of personal memories, gossip, letters, and fragments of biography about famous people who have lived in Piccadilly, London....

Log of a Cowboy by Andy Adams
The Log of a Cowboy is a classic account of a five-month cattle drive from Texas to Montana in 1882. Based on the author's own experiences, the book p...

Chronicles of Canada Volume 29 - The Day of Sir John Macdonald: A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion by Sir Joseph Pope
This book is a biography of Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada. It was written by the man who served as Macdonald's private sec...

Christmas Under Three Flags by Mary Emily Donelson Wilcox
A Christmas Under Three Flags' details personal memories of Mary Emily Donelson Wilcox, adopted granddaughter and grand niece of Rachel Donelson Jacks...

Running the Blockade by Thomas E. Taylor
Running the Blockade offers a firsthand account of the daring exploits of blockade runners during the American Civil War. Through the eyes of Thomas E...

An Outcast Of The Islands by Joseph Conrad
It follows the story of Willems, a European trader who finds himself in the middle of a dangerous and complex situation in a remote island community....

Ma double vie, mémoires by Sarah Bernhardt
Dans ses mémoires, Sarah Bernhardt, une des plus grandes actrices de son temps, relate son enfance, sa famille, ses débuts dans le monde théâtral et s...

With The Royal Army Medical Corps in Egypt by Tickner Edwardes
This book offers a firsthand account of the experiences of Tickner Edwardes, an operating theatre orderly with the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in...
Reviews for Autobiography of a Seaman, Vol. 2
No reviews posted or approved, yet...